Land Use Code

The Land Use Code provides an online interactive tool to make the laws of the Town accessible. Every attempt is made to keep this online version current, though it should be used for reference only. The most recent ordinances amending the Land Use Code may be found in the office of the Town Clerk as well as the entire Municipal Code.   

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Table of Contents 

Article 1 - General Provisions, Amendments - Ordinance 1034
This article establishes the regulations and standards governing the use and development of land within the Town of Frederick.  

Article 2 - Community Design Principles 
This article identifies standards for all development applications. 

Article 3 - Zoning  This article describes all zoning districts within the Town of Frederick.

Article 4 - Subdivision Regulations  
All development shall comply with the applicable terms, conditions, requirements, standards and procedures established in this article and in conjunction with Article 3. 

Article 5 - Vesting Property Rights 
This article addresses the right to undertake and complete a development and use of property under the terms and conditions of a site specific development plan.  

Article 6 - Enforcement 
This article identifies possible violations and the procedures taken to enforce those violations. 

Article 7 - Sign Regulations 
This article addresses the use, placement, physical dimensions and design of all signs within the Town. 

Article 8 - Floodplain Areas 
This article addresses the processes for developments within floodplain areas.  

Article 9 - Oil and Gas Drilling and Production 
This article addresses oil and gas drilling and production within the Town of Frederick. 

Article 10 - RV Parks 
This article identifies the standards for RV park developments. 

Article 11 - Historic Landmarks and Historic Districts 
This article discusses the process of landmark and historic district designations. 

Article 12 - Manufactured Home Parks 
This article identifies standards for manufactured home park development applications. 

Article 13 - Annexations 
This article addresses the procedure to bring land under the jurisdiction of the Town. 

Articlel 14 - Metropolitan Districts 
This article discusses the qualifications and procedures for metropolitan districts. 

Appendix A 
Requirements for application submittals

Ordinance Table 
List of ordinances passed by the Board of Trustees since the adoption of the Land Use Code on August 12, 2004